Once Upon A Chef

Once Upon A Chef

I used to be a chef, complete with a tall hat, white coat, and checked pants! I stepped away from the restaurant scene in 2003 when my first child arrived. Now, I focus on cooking for my family and sharing all my tried-and-true recipes with you. The dishes on this site are inspired by my life as a mom who seeks simple meals that everyone will love, while still satisfying my inner chef!

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  • 2 weeks ago | onceuponachef.com | Jennifer Segal

    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. Whether you serve them with burgers, steak, or just snack on them straight from the pan, these crispy baked potato wedges are an easy go-to side dish when you need something everyone will eat. If you’re after oven-baked potato wedges that are actually golden and crispy—not pale and soft like so many turn out—this recipe is for you.

  • 2 weeks ago | onceuponachef.com | Jennifer Segal

    Place the onions in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit while you prep the rest of the salad. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the corn for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp, being careful not to overcook. Drain and let cool. Place the corn on a clean dish towel set over a cutting board, then use a serrated knife to cut the kernels off the cobs.

  • 3 weeks ago | onceuponachef.com | Jennifer Segal

    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. This affogato recipe proves that dessert doesn’t need to be complicated to feel special. Just espresso and vanilla gelato, and you’ve got a treat that feels special but takes zero effort. This classic Italian dessert, called caffè affogato (which means “drowned coffee”), couldn’t be simpler.

  • 4 weeks ago | onceuponachef.com | Jennifer Segal

    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. This gorgeous green tapenade is briny, herby, and garlicky in all the right ways—and it comes together in minutes. Perfect for a charcuterie board and pairing with a glass of wine. Tapenade is a classic Provençal spread traditionally made with bold, briny olives like Niçoise, Kalamata, or Nyon, along with anchovies and capers.

  • 1 month ago | onceuponachef.com | Jennifer Segal

    This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy. This quick pico de gallo recipe brings the zing—pile it on tacos, scoop it with chips, or serve it with grilled anything. There’s nothing like the fresh, vibrant flavor of homemade pico de gallo. Also called salsa fresca or salsa Mexicana, it’s a simple mix of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime juice—but when the ingredients are good, it’s hard to beat.